Skills on the Go: Skills Ontario unveils Trades and Tech Truck at Fix Network event
Milton, Ontario — Skills Ontario, alongside Fix Network at their Milton, Ont. training centre, officially cut the ribbon on the Trades and Tech Truck before it sets off to schools across the province. With the smell of tacos wafting from a food truck and the sound of mingling guests filling the air, representatives from both […]
Partner for Progress: General Motors sponsors Skills Ontario Young Women’s Initiatives program
Toronto, Ontario — Recognizing that it will take all of us to fill the demand for skilled tradespeople in Canada’s automotive industry, General Motors has announced that it will be sponsoring this year’s Young Women’s Initiatives program from Skills Ontario. The Young Women’s Initiatives program provides direct access to various hands-on skilled trades experiences through […]
Skill Scrolling: Skills Ontario launches jobs, training app for skilled trades
Toronto, Ontario — Skills Ontario launched a new “career exploration” app for Android and Apple devices in December that aims to connect the province’s skilled tradespeople of all ages and skill levels with training and employment opportunities. The app puts new users through a quiz that matches them up with employment opportunities relevant to their […]
Trades for All: Skills Ontario focuses on diversity and inclusivity for upcoming virtual events
Toronto, Ontario — Skills Ontario is putting a priority on diversity this December as the provincial trades advocate announced a number of virtual events centred around inclusivity in the skilled trades sector. In the coming weeks, Skills Ontario will be hosting three in-depth programs that aim to introduce and encourage youth and new Canadians to […]
Going for the Gold: SkillsCanada announces national competition winners
Ottawa, Ontario — The champions of the Skills Canada Virtual National Competition were announced during Skills/Compétences Canada’s (SCC) closing ceremony last week. The competition was held on June 15, and over 1,200 high school and post-secondary students, apprentices, teachers, industry leaders and career seekers were present. Top competitors were given medals in the 37 skill […]
Pass it On: Skills Ontario attempts to break Guiness World Record for largest video chain of people passing a screwdriver
Toronto, Ontario — To anyone who loves passing screwdrivers, we’ve got an event for you. Throughout the month of May, Skills Ontario is trying its hand at breaking a Guinness World Record for the largest online video chain of people passing and using a screwdriver. Although this event will have a focus on women in […]
Women for the Win: Skills Ontario hosts Young Women’s Conference
Toronto, Ontario — Skills Ontario Young Women’s Conference took place today, on May 12 where highschool students learned about careers in trades and technologies from a female perspective. Participants heard inspiring female tradespeople’s journeys into trades and technology, participated in a hands-on activity, learned about apprenticeships and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). The conference […]
See for Yourself: Skills Ontario Competition and Career Exploration Showcase a go for next Wednesday
Toronto, Ontario — Just in time for graduation season, Skills Ontario will be hosting its annual skills competition and Career Exploration Showcase in a virtual format, next Wednesday. Geared toward high school, post-secondary and apprentices alike, the event is completely free and is set to run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, making for […]
Experience Points: Skills Canada Level Up event to go ahead for Feb. 25 online
Toronto, Ontario – Skills Canada’s annual Level Up career event is a go for this year, in a new online format and set for the end of February. The event welcomes parents and students from Grades 9 to 12 to experience what the Canadian collision repair industry has to offer for students considering a skilled […]
Skills Ontario celebrates International Women’s Day
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario – March 8, 2019 – Toronto, Ontario — March 8, 2019 — Skills Ontario is celebrating International Women’s’ Day by continuing to support the movement for increased labour force participation, skill development, and equality for women both inside and outside of the workplace. Over the course of the year, Skills Ontario and […]
